Glycerol
E422
E422, glycerol, glycerine, glycerin, glicerina, glicerol
What it is
A clear, viscous polyol liquid used as a humectant and sweetener.
Why BOTIA flags it
Can be produced from either vegetable or animal fats — religious and vegan tracking uncertainties.
BOTIA CAN
- Detect E422 or Glycerol/Glycerine on scanned labels.
- Activate texture, animal, and Muslim choice layers.
BOTIA CANNOT
- Verify if obtained from animal or vegetable fat sources.
- Detect 3-MCPD contaminants above the 0.1 mg/kg limit.